S70.01 – Contusion of right hip

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S70.01

Code: S70.01 (claims format: S7001)
Description: Contusion of right hip
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
Parent codes: S70 › S70.0

Billable codes under S70.01

S70.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S70.01XA – Contusion of right hip, initial encounterBillable
S70.01XD – Contusion of right hip, subsequent encounterBillable
S70.01XS – Contusion of right hip, sequelaBillable

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S70 – Superficial injury of hip and thigh

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70

Block S70-S79

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
snake bite (T63.0-)
venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)

Related codes in S70.0

S70.00 – Contusion of unspecified hipHeader
S70.02 – Contusion of left hipHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S70.01?

S70.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of right hip, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S70.01 a billable code?

No. S70.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S70.01 belong to?

It belongs to category S70 – Superficial injury of hip and thigh.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.